Geffen Fitted Cloth Diaper Review

 

 Geffen Review Photo editedIf you cloth diaper you know the struggle of the night time diaper. We spent many nights trying different options trying to figure out what worked best for us. Since my daughter was 4 weeks old our perfect night time diaper was a prefold and a super absorber insert. Well that has worked flawlessly up until now. My sweet 10 month old no longer will lay still long enough for me to get the prefold fastened. I feel sometimes it would be easier to diaper a alligator doing a death roll than it is to get a prefold on my fast moving baby. Geffens Fitted diapers have come to my rescue. I get the absorption of my prefold and it’s as easy to put on as a regular diaper.

About Geffen

Geffen baby is a company that prides themselves on being involved in every step of the manufacturing process. Starting as a Los Angeles based textile manufacturing company they saw the need for natural baby products. Geffen Baby has improved their fabric by adding more hemp, making their fabric more durable and absorbent with 60% hemp and 40% organic cotton. Geffen is proud to say that 95% of their products are made in the USA. They try to be as organic as possible in every aspect from manufacturing to their packaging. Geffen Baby makes everything including Flats, Fitteds, Prefolds, Absorbers, Cloth Wipes and Nursing Pads. You won’t ever want to try another brand once you feel how soft their fabric is.
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This Mamas Experience

   I love the Geffen Fitteds for more than just my night time diaper. We use them as our everyday diaper and love that we are able to reuse our covers and just change the fitted, making them much more cost efficient than AIOs or pocket diapers. I love that I can add extra absorption by layering with a quick or super absorber insert, which is what we do at night since my baby sleeps 10 hours without waking. We do use a snappy to secure our Fitteds although it is not necessary, they do require a cover to be waterproof. Prepping is easy, just wash and dry at least 3 times although they will continue to gain absorbency through 8-10 washes. The Fitteds come in four sizes fitting from preemie to 30+ pounds.  I find myself reaching for my fitted diapers over any other diaper.
  Once you try Geffen Baby products you will be confident that your baby is as comfortable as possible in a diaper.Geffen UnPrepped & Prepped

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Thirsties Natural AIO Giveaway

Now available at GreenMountainDiapers.com

Thirsties Natural AIO cloth diaper is one of MamatheFox’s all time favorite diapers. This hot seller is now available at GreenMoutainDiapers.com in a ton of the best designs. Head over to their website and check out all the options today.

New Thirsties Natural AIO

 

Welcome to the “Summer Cloth Diaper” Giveaway Hop hosted by Heather from
Mommy’s Favorite Things and Michelle from Mama’s Baby Cupcakes. This is the 5th Annual “Summer Cloth Diaper” giveaway hop. Each blog has cloth diaper friendly items and has a minimum prize package of $25 per winner and after visiting my giveaway, make sure you use the linky below to take a look at the other blogs to see what they have to offer for you!

Be sure to enter the Grand Prize here

 

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Backyard Fun Prize Pack Giveaway

Welcome to the Backyard Fun Giveaway Hop!

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This month MamatheFox and On Honeysuckle Hill are happy to provide you with another super fun giveaway hop. At each stop in this giveaway hop you will find prizes galore and most with daily entries. Be sure to bookmark this page so you can come back and enter them all again another day to increase you chances of winning. Be sure to visit MamatheFox and enter the Grand Prize giveaway for a basket of pasta and sauces from The Blonde Italian, mustard from The Mustard Man and a Total Tomato Set from Kuhn Rikon.

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Kuhn Rikon Total Tomato Set

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Kuhn Rikon Total Tomato Knife SetKuhn Rikon is a uniquely Swiss cookware company. The feature cooks’ tools that are designed to make healthy cooking faster, easier and more enjoyable. With the consumer in mind with every design, they have proven themselves by remaining a leader in cookware since they began in 1899. Their products are available in over 40 countries worldwide and are a staple in homes across the world.

With summertime here I am waiting with baited breath for my tomato plants to blossom. The tiny little yellow buds are now starting to blossom and I get excited every I see a bee happily pollinating my garden. In the meanwhile I have to visit my local grocer to stock up on my weekly tomatoes. I use them in so many meals. In salads, salsa, mixed in with vegetables in a saute, topping a hearty burger. The list is endless. Being such a primary staple in so many homes, its a wonder how I have managed with a Kuhn tomato knife. I always used a steak knife or a small paring knife when dealing with tomatoes. I never thought twice about sing a knife that was custom made for this delicious fruit before.

When you want to cut, peel and serve your juicy tomatoes, by using the right knife you can really make a difference. The Kuhn Rikon Total Tomato Set

Kuhn Rikon Tomato Knife

    Knife:
  • Ultra-sharp Japanese stainless steel blade.
  • Blade stays super sharp.
  • Forked tip is perfect for lifting slices of food and removing stems
  • Perfect for slicing tomatoes, fruits and vegetables with ease.
  • Silicone based nonstick coating ensures food will release easily from blade.
  • Safety sheath included.

Kuhn Rikon Tomato Peeler

    Peeler:
  • Stainless steel blade starts sharper, stays sharper.
  • Ergonomic design works in right or left hand.
  • Convenient potato eye remover.
  • Serrated tomato peeler for softer fruits and vegetables.
  • Fun tomato design and shape

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Thirsties Natural AIO Cloth Diaper Review

Now available at GreenMountainDiapers.com

New Thirsties Natural AIO

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Thirsties is a huge brand in the cloth diaper world. They have been around the block a few times and know what they are doing by now, and when it comes to their new Natural All-In-One, they truly hit the mark. This is by far an amazing diaper and definitely needed in your stash. 

The Thirsties Natural AIO (all-in-one) diaper is great for parents who are looking for easy to manage cloth diapers. They are literally all one piece which means so stuffing or snapping in inserts. Just put on baby and boom, you are wearing cloth. I think AIO’s are so great for babysitters and my husband, who personally knows just a few basics about cloth. He doesn’t have to worry that he is putting the ‘wrong’ insert in the diaper. My babysitter always has confidence when she uses an AIO.

Green Mountain Diapers is now carrying this brand new diaper. They carry a ton of prints and both the Natural AIO Snaps and the Natural AIO Hook & Loop. Hook and Loop means velco-like closures and Snaps mean little plastic snap-like closures.

New prints thirsties

I love the prints that Green Mountain Diapers is carrying. They have some that are girly and boyish but most are unisex, which I love in a cloth diaper. This way if you plan on having more kids, and have the opposite sex, you still have fun diapers to use. Don’t get me wrong, I still put feminine diapers on my son because hey its more for me anyways! Either way you see it, you are going to love these new prints!

Thirsties AIO

Features of the Thirsties Natural AIO Cloth Diaper

  • The inner body of the diaper has 3 layers of organic cotton
  • 2 Thirsty soaker pads line the inside of the diaper – made up of 8 total layers of hemp/organic cotton!
  • Elastic waist – it’s tight yet not too tight. Great for all sizes.
  • Waterproof exterior

My favorite things about this diaper is that is it’s slim to fit yet still soaks like a way overstuffed inside pocket of Thirsites Natural AIOpocket diaper. What that means in newbie terms is that this diaper is not crazy bulky like some diapers can be. Most of the time it’s the really fluffy diapers that are the most absorbent because they have more absorbent materials in them. The most diaper the bigger it is, which can be annoying to some parents. The other thing about this diaper is how easy it washed and dries! I like to drip dry my diapers as to keep the elastic in top shape (never stretch hot elastic as it will not go back to it original tightness). This diaper takes about 20-22 hours to drip-dry in my home. Once it’s summer and it is warmer I am sure that is going to speed up. Because the inside layer is two natural materials, the strips dry nicely. They are not super crunchy like my GroVia AIO’s. I honestly think this is because of the natural hemp/organic cotton that was used. Typically I toss my drip-dried AIO’s in the drier for 5 minutes on low/med to soften them up a bit. They seem to get really hard when they drip-dry. I never have to do this with my Thirsties Natural AIO! They are never crunchy!

Inside of the Thirsties AIO Natural

Momobaby Spring Shoe Review

momobaby sandleEvery season we have to update our entire shoe collection. We are now in the transition from muck boots and tired looking sneakers to cute new sandals! I love sandal weather. That means no socks which makes it faster to get the kids outside and having fun. Kids grow fast and those growth spurs come out of left field sometimes. Having good, supportive shoes is one of the most important things in my household. You don’t mess around with your feet. They are too important and need to stay in prime condition if you want to be able to run and play with the rest of the kids. I trust that Momobaby will always have the shoes my kids need.

Kimi + Kai, formerly known as Momobaby, features a huge selection of children’s shoes for all types of backs of momobabyoccasions. Dressing up, play time, school, they have you covered. Their shoes are always made with the highest quality materials, occasionally leather, to form solid, supportive yet comfortable shoes. My kids have never gotten a blister or sore for a pair of Momobaby’s. This is huge! So many kids shoes are not made to be played in. To jump and fall in. Momobaby’s perfectly designed shoes will leave you with a lasting impression making you come back season after season to update your shoe collection.

Whether you are looking for springtime shoes for play, dress or in between, Momobaby is sure to have what you need. Hop over to their website and take a peep at their newest selection.

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The Blonde Italian Review

Tomatoes. One of the most versatile foods. It’s a fruit, but used like a vegetable. But I love that it’s the official state fruit of Ohio, my reighing home. This fits The Blonde Italian so perfectly. Lauren, the owner, head chef and creator of The Blonde Italian is a fellow Ohioan. Each product The Blonde Italian makes is proudly made in Ohio. Lauren has hand crafted each recipe to perfection and now is happily supplying hungry consumers with her amazing dips, sauces and salsas. Cooked tomatoes are actually better for you than raw ones, as more beneficial chemicals are released. Tomatoes are also packed with vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium. There are so many awesome reasons to enjoy The Blonde Italian’s product line. If you have always loved trying new foods and are a fan of Italian cuisine, then why not travel to Italy to get the real experience. If you like the idea of this, then you may want to check out sopranovillas who can help you the perfect accommodation for your holiday.

The Blonde Italian products are available in many Ohio specialty food stores as well as on-line.

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Mama’s Experience

My husband and I have never, and I mean never, tasted tomato sauces like The Blonde Italian before. My first use was the Crime In Italy sauce over Italian sausage. After the meal was done my husband asked if we could have the same meal the next day! We were literally using our forks to scoop all the sauce off our plate, not wanting to miss a bite. We didn’t want to waste any of this mind blowing sauce. Each and every product from The Blonde Italian’s line that we tried my husband and I would look at each other and be like, “How is it possible we lived without this stuff?” I mean it’s tomatoes. I have eaten hundreds of sauces, dips and tomato based products throughout my life. It’s a staple in our diet. Having children we eat pasta with red sauce weekly. We are so happy to know we have The Blonde Italian in our pantry now which can be used with so many dinners and dishes.

Giavanna’s Garden Garlic Seasoning

The Blonde Italian Garden GarlicThis is a garlic lovers dream! You just add more oil to this highly concentrated garlic mixture to make all your favorite dishes. Sure, you can buy plain old garlic in the jar at any local grocer. But this mixture is the elevated version of garlic. With perfectly balanced Italian seasonings used along side the fresh garlic, The Blonde Italian has created a seasoning worth your attention.

This can be used in many types of dishes: chicken, beef, fish, vegetables, bread dip….the options are limitless

The evening that I used this sauce I steamed some brussel spouts. I then took the water out of the pan and added in 2 tablespoons of Garden Garlic. It was awesome. I will be doing this again next week but plan on baking it in the oven with the Garden Garlic sauce, I think this will add some depth that can easily be gained with this sauce.

The Blonde Italian Brussel Sprouts

Sister Mia Savory Salsa (comes in mild or hot)

The Blonde Italian SalsasSalsa is something most all people love. In my household it is a party staple. A big old bag of chips with a jar of salsa will always be found at any party we host. Over this past Memorial Day weekend I served the The Blonde Italians salsa at our little get together. It was gone in a flash! Every person tried it and come back for another scoop. This salsa is chunky and what I would call ‘meaty’. It holds texture and it not just watered down tomatoes in a runny soup. These salsas keep their tomato texture, soft yet slightly firm. Each jar is seasoned with jalapeno peppers to add a kick. I love spicy foods, but if you don’t the hot will be out of the question too hot for you. Even the mild has a slight kick to it, so take a small bite at first. It had more kick for a mild then I expected.

The Mother Everything Sauce

The Blonde Italian Mother Everything SauceThe title says it all. This sauce does it all. From pasta to Eggplant Parmesan, this sauce holds up to any dish. Many recipes and dishes call for some tomato sauce. You can easily substitute in equal parts Everything Sauce for tomato sauce. It makes an amazing pizza sauce. My family loves to make little personal pizza on naan bread. It’s like a pita bread, thin bread that is unleavened. My family is big into the sauce that goes on our pizza’s. Being from Chicago, I understand that all parts of the pizza needs to be at their prime to truley make a perfect pie. The sauce can’t just be a bland sauce that is runny and lacks real depth. You need to have that slight seasoning that lays under the melted cheese. That sauce is where the flavor is held. If you miss that aspect then your pie will not be the epic slice you are craving. With The Mother Everything Sauce, you can guarantee a perfect pizza.

The Blonde Italian Pizza

Crime In Italy Sauce

The Blonde Italian Crime In Italy SauceThis sauce has changed our lives, and for the better. My husband and I have eaten this sauce with a spoon. It’s that good. No joke. You may think all tomato based sauces are the same. Tomatoes and spices. Straight forward enough. There is something The Blonde Italian did to this particular sauce that stuck a cord with my family. We are obsessed with it. The key to this sauce it that she added some Irish spices to this sauce, which as her grandmother would have said is a “Crime In Italy,”…and the name stuck.

We have tried it out on several dishes. We poured a whole jar over a raw Italian sausage and baked in the over to cook it. We used it over turkey burgers and beef burgers. Each time the sauce was the star of the dish instead of the protein. What sauce do you know of that can hold up to the protein? When you try this sauce don’t just get one jar! Grab a few because you are going to want more right away.

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Simmer Sauce


The Blonde Italian Simmer SauceSimmer Sauce
is just like it sounds. A perfect sauce to use when slowly cooking your meal. We choose to use this sauce over a long tube of Italian Sausage. I placed the raw sausage in a cast iron skillet. Then I poured the entire jar of Simmer Sauce on top of the sausage. Not all over the skillet, just over the sausage so that it would really soak in the flavors during cooking, and so that the sauce wouldn’t burn and evaporate. Keeping it close together is the best option. You can also do this in a small glass dish so that the sauce isn’t spread out too much. This is such a complimentary meal. The seasonings in the sausage matched perfectly with the seasonings in the Simmer Sauce. This is definitely a staple meal in my house now.

The Blonde Italian Simmer Sauce on Sausage

Virgin Vodka Pasta Sauce

The Blonde Italian Virgin Vodka SauceVodka sauce is one of the most popular types of red sauces around. It is considered as a tasty sauce which you can get at cooking holidays in italy Its really a staple. This sauce has all the pop and awesomeness of a Vodka sauce, but without the Vodka! This non-alcoholic sauce is perfect for all dishes involving pasta sauce. Its creamy, smooth and flavorful. The Blonde Italians perfected this sauce by blending tomatoes, spices, garlic and sweet creme! YUM!

Typically Vodka sauce is used alone. The sauce is creamy and stands up without any help. The night we used this sauce I threw caution to the wind and added the Vodka Sauce to a pound of ground beef. It was so good! My toddlers both slammed on their pasta the night we did this.

The Blonde Italian vodka sauce

The Blonde Italian Tom BTom B. Tomato-Basil Bruschetta

Bruschetta, can you get more Italian than that? One of the best appetizers and snacks that I can think of. Hearty enough to be a full meal or easy enough to be a side dish, this fast and simple dish is something you should always keep in your back pocket. You can simply place this Bruschetta on top of a cracker, a piece of dried bread or make your own homemade appetizer! In the photo here I just took a few piece of Italian bread, slightly brushed them with olive oil. Baked the bread for about 10 minutes and then topped with Bruschetta and some fresh Parmesan cheese.

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Wrapsody Breeze Woven Wrap Giveaway

Babywearing takes on many shapes and forms, and using woven wraps is one of the most versatile ways to wear your baby.  Woven wraps are long, narrow strips of woven cloth made from various textiles that offer different qualities on wrapping a child to their caregiver’s body. Woven wraps do come with a bit of a learning curve, but with practice you can adapt the wrap so that you and your baby are comfortable. Most wraps are able to support baby from birth to toddler, so they make a great investment on your time in babywearing.

The Wrapsody Breeze is a lightweight woven wrap made of gauze cotton. The lightweight, breathable fabric is complimented by the beautiful hand painted batik design which makes each and every wrap completely unique! This wrap is perfect for babywearing in hot weather and throughout the rest of the year too!

The Wrapsody Breeze comes in 11 colorways. The Pierogie Mama and her sister in law love the Wrapsody Breeze Haumea, as her sister in law just moved to San Diego and was looking for a good wrap to wear her newborn in. Read why Haumea is a special wrap for expecting mothers and it gets 6 thumbs up!

Some things to know about the Wrapsody Breeze line:
11 colors available

Cotton gauze making it a great lightweight warm weather wrap
Use it to wear your baby on the front, back or side

Hand batiked designs by a family in Bali
Has a self storing pocket on the end, making it easy to store in your diaper bag!
three sizes: S/M, M/L, L/XL (lengths varying from 4.6 meters to 5.5 meters long)


Now you can enter to win a gorgeous Wrapsody Breeze woven wrap in your choice of available colorway and size! See giveaway details in the widget below.

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